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Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies

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πŸ₯œ Salted Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies offer a rich, crunchy texture with the perfect balance of nutty pistachios and melty chocolate chunks.
πŸͺ This recipe creates irresistibly flavorful cookies ideal for enjoying a sophisticated twist on a classic treat.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 14 large cookies

Ingredients

– Β½ cup (60g) roasted pistachios

– 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil

– 7 tablespoons (100g) salted butter, softened

– Β½ cup (110g) packed light brown sugar

– ΒΌ cup (50g) granulated sugar

– 1 large egg at room temperature

– Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract

– ΒΌ teaspoon almond extract (optional)

– Β½ teaspoon baking soda

– ΒΌ teaspoon salt

– 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (160g) all-purpose flour

– 1 teaspoon matcha powder (optional)

– 1 cup (142g) dark chocolate chopped into chunks (over 60% cocoa recommended)

– 2 tablespoons ground pistachios for topping

– Flaky salt for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

1-First, process the roasted pistachios in a food processor until finely ground, then add olive oil and blend into a thick, coarse paste for even flavor distribution.

2-Next, cream the softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is pale and fluffy, building a solid base for your dough.

3-Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined, adding moisture and binding the ingredients together.

4-Now, mix in the pistachio paste to the butter mixture, incorporating that nutty essence deeply into the dough.

5-In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder (if using), baking soda, and salt, then fold into the wet mixture until just combined to keep the texture light.

6-Fold in the chopped dark chocolate chunks evenly throughout the dough, ensuring every bite has that perfect melty surprise.

7-After mixing, cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours to enhance flavor and improve texture, which is crucial for chewy cookies.

8-Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup and even baking.

9-Scoop the dough using a cookie scoop, spacing the portions about 3 inches apart on the sheets, then sprinkle ground pistachios on top for added crunch.

10-Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn golden while the centers stay soft, then let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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Notes

🌰 Roasting pistachios enhances their flavor significantly.
πŸ›’ Pistachio paste combined with olive oil ensures an even nutty flavor throughout the dough.
❄️ Chilling the dough is essential for a chewy texture and even baking.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Refrigeration: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie